Let’s talk healthy ageing in our community!
The Healthy Ageing team will be doing pop up sessions across Manningham. Come and have a chat with us about key topics, such as:
No bookings required, simply come along with your questions and the friendly Healthy Ageing Team will be ready to assist.
Get involved in football fun at Bulleen Plaza these school holidays.
In collaboration with the AFL, Bulleen Templestowe Bullants, and Kelly Sports, Bulleen Plaza Shopping Centre is hosting "For the Love of Footy".
Come along and enjoy a great range of free activities, including:
Special event: Thursday 21 September at 11.00am, meet and greet with Collingwood AFLW players.
Dress up in your favourite team colours and get excited for the upcoming Grand Final!
Love basketball or netball? Grab some mates and head down to DISC for some casual shooting these school holidays.
When: Anytime during opening hours, subject to court availability
Age: All ages and families
Bookings: Based on court availability, encouraged to call ahead. Check court availability.
Half-court bookings from $25.60 and casual shooting from $6.00.
We've received more than $450,000 in Victorian Government funding to support three major recreation and leisure projects, including the Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre outdoor redevelopment....
We've received more than $450,000 in Victorian Government funding to support three major recreation and leisure projects, including the Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre outdoor redevelopment.
Mayor Cr Deirdre Diamante met with North-Eastern Metropolitan MP Sonja Terpstra, and the new Federal Member for Menzies, Gabriel Ng, MP, at Aquarena this week for the funding announcement. The three projects that have received support through the 2024-25 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund, are:
“We’re grateful to receive this critical financial support through Sonja Terpstra and the Victorian Government’s 2024-25 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund,” Cr Diamante said.
“This funding will go toward important projects that benefit the health, wellbeing and safety of our community in Manningham.
“Aquarena has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. From learn to swim lessons in the old outdoor 25m pool, to hot summer days climbing those endless stairs to the car park. Aquarena is part of the fabric of Manningham.”
Sonja Terpstra said, “The Allan Labor Government is delivering on its promise to upgrade Aquarena at Doncaster. As a seasoned swimmer myself, I couldn't be more excited about what this means for locals in Doncaster and surrounding suburbs who love to swim.
“We're also investing $162,937 for LED lighting at Domeney Reserve in Park Orchards and $40,000 towards Manningham Council's recreation strategy. These investments ensure our community sporting facilities are modernised and accessible, which means more people can enjoy playing local sport right on their doorstep.”
The redevelopment of the outdoor precinct at Aquarena will see a new 50m outdoor pool, family zone with interactive water play, splash pad and toddler pool, spectator seating, change rooms, a new café and more.
At Domeney Reserve, the sports field floodlighting will be upgraded to a minimum of 100LUX to meet the needs for evening AFL play. This will improve facility capacity and participant safety and ensure the lighting meets appropriate standards.
A new Manningham Recreation Strategy will help guide the future provision of community-based sport, recreation and leisure opportunities for residents over the next 10 years.
Image: Federal Member for Menzies Gabriel Ng, MP, Manningham Mayor, Cr Deirdre Diamante and North-Eastern Metropolitan MP Sonja Terpstra at Aquarena for the funding announcement.
An information-packed seminar on heart health, hosted by Austin Health....
You're invited: Aperitivo for the Heart – A free Heart Health seminar
Join us for an inspiring and informative session dedicated to your heart health, hosted by Austin Health. Hear from leading cardiologists Dr. Matias Yudi and Dr. Julian Yeoh as they share practical tips and expert insights on keeping your heart healthy.
Dr Matias and Dr Julian are both leading cardiologists and have the gift for explaining all about heart health in an easy-to-understand way. They are keen to promote heart health in our community. Dr Julian has previously presented at the Bulleen Men’s Shed and the Women’s Circle at the Veneto Club and the feedback was overwhelmingly positive.
This is an open event for all the community, regardless of your postcode.
Come alone, come with your partner, come with your parents, come with your friends - this is an event which will empower you to look after your heart.
There will be an opportunity to ask questions, and informally network at the conclusion of the event, when we serve some light refreshments.
There is an afternoon session commencing at 2.30pm, and a repeat evening session that starts at 7pm.
The Veneto Club is located at 191 Bulleen Road, Bulleen, close to the Bulleen Rd exit of the Eastern Freeway. There is plenty of free onsite parking available for attendees.
Join in the free fun and activities at Bulleen Plaza's Multicultural Festival....
Join in the free fun and activities at Bulleen Plaza's Multicultural Festival.
Performances include:
Don't miss the free face painting, balloon twisting and glitter tattoos from 11.00am to 1.30pm.
This event is supported by Manningham Council.
Now in its 23rd year, The Pottery Expo welcomes community participation and features more than 90 potters, artist talks, kids clay activities, live music and food. ...
Due to the Total Fire Ban the Pottery Expo will not be running on Saturday or Sunday.
Celebrating 25 years, The Pottery Expo features work from more than 90 potters.
The Expo is held the last weekend in February on the banks of the Yarra River in Warrandyte and will include:
The event is supported by Manningham Council, Warrandyte Community Bank, Northcote Pottery Supplies and Warrandyte Lions Club.
Tunstall Square Market is located at Tunstall Square Shopping Centre, corner Doncaster and Tunstall Road, Doncaster East. ...
Tunstall Square Market is located at Tunstall Square Shopping Centre, corner Doncaster and Tunstall Road, Doncaster East. The market is held on the last Sunday of the month from 8.00am to 1.00pm.
Tunstall Square Market has up to 100 stalls selling an eclectic mix of items from plants, clothing and crafts direct to the public.
For more information visit the Rotary Club of Warrandyte/Donvale.
There is no market in December or January
Markets run throughout the year in different locations across Manningham. Find one near you.
Women’s and girls’ sport is set for a boost in Wonga Park with the local netball facility to undergo a major redevelopment. ...
Women’s and girls’ sport is set for a boost in Wonga Park with the local netball facility to undergo a major redevelopment.
Manningham Council has secured a $1.47 million grant to upgrade the Wonga Park Netball Facility through the Australian Government’s Play Our Way program.
This funding is in addition to $450,000 allocated in Council’s 2024/25 capital works budget to deliver a new pavilion, lighting and to reconstruct the netball courts.
Manningham Mayor, Councillor Deirdre Diamante, welcomed the funding announcement, describing it as a huge win for women and girls’ sport and the Wonga Park community.
“We’d like to thank the Australian Government for their support in providing quality facilities for women and girls in Manningham that help reduce barriers and increase participation in sport and physical activity,” Cr Diamante said.
“Advocating for more inclusive and equal community facilities is a key part of Council's role and we’re thrilled that we’ve been able to achieve this significant win in collaboration with Wonga Park Netball Club.
“This is going to make a huge difference to the club and players – providing toilets, change facilities and storage at the courts. New lighting will also allow the club to train in the evenings,” the Mayor added.
Wonga Park Netball Club spokesperson, Jeanette Morriss, said the funding announcement was a fantastic early Christmas present for the club.
“We are just so excited. It’s going to be amazing for women and girls in sport and will create a much safer and inclusive space for our 150 players,” Ms Morris said.
“We would like to thank the Federal Government for the funding and the work Councillors and Council staff have done in advocating on our behalf,” she said.
Footy 4 Fun ‘Come and Try’ is an opportunity for kids to experience an introduction to the basics of Australian Rules football through fun, modified activities. ...
Experience Australia’s most loved sport through AFL Victoria’s free Footy 4 Fun event!
A footy experience full of fun activities, modified games and memorable moments to take home with you - come and try AFL Football.
For ages 5 to 12 years old.
All genders are welcome and encouraged to attend.
No prior experience required.
We’re celebrating 10 years of MC Square (MC2) with an anniversary event in December. ...
We’re celebrating 10 years of MC Square (Manningham City Square) with an anniversary event in December.
There’ll be fun for the whole family, including:
This is a free event, and no registration is required.
After the resounding success of last year's event, the Good Vibrations All Abilities Disco is back! ...
After the resounding success of last year's event, the Good Vibrations All Abilities Disco is back!
This year's theme is superheroes. So, dust off your fancy dress costumes, get all your mates together and lets see you boogying the night away.
Entry to the event is free and there will be a prize for the best costume.
This event is presented by the Rotary Club Of Doncaster and supported by the Bendigo Bank (Doncaster East and Templestowe).
Superkick is designed specifically for children aged 7 to 12 years to help develop their football skills, without the pressure....
Term 4 Superkick Program at Doncaster Junior Football Club.
Superkick is designed specifically for children of all genders aged 7 to 12 years to help develop their skills, without the pressure.
Each session starts with 15 minutes of practice before putting skills into action with up to 45 minutes of modified game play.
One-handed tag replaces any form of tackle, removing any pressure on participants and allowing them to develop in an inclusive environment at their own pace.
All girls groups are available.
Find out more about Superkick.
Meeting Date: 28 May 2024
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.Due to construction works in the foyer area outside our Council chamber, limited seating is available at tonight's Council meeting.
Timestamps
| Timecode | Item |
|---|---|
| 04:31 | PRIOR NOTIFICATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST |
| 05:07 | CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES |
| 5. PRESENTATIONS | |
| 05:56 | 5.1 Cricket Victoria Awards - Warrandyte Cricket Club |
| 6. PETITIONS | |
| 06:52 | 6.1 Petition - Request for traffic to be slowed on Pinehill Drive |
| 08:10 | 6.2 Petition - Request for Installation of Public Toilets at Morris Williams Reserve |
| 10:30 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
| 10. CITY PLANNING (Page 3) | |
| 11:02 | 10.1 Birrarung Valley Walk - Memorandum of Understanding (Page 3) |
| 11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES (Page 9) | |
| 14:33 | 11.1 Manningham Gambling Policy & Action Plan 2024 (Page 9) |
| 21:00 | 11.2 Outdoor Sports Infrastructure and Allocations Policy (Page 33) |
| 47.32 | 11.3 2024 Manningham Community Fund Grant Program Recommendations (Page 147) |
| 12. CITY SERVICES (Page 151) | |
| 51:40 | 12.1 The Pines Update (Page 151) |
| 13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY (Page 154) | |
| 55.33 | 13.1 Manningham Quarterly Report, Quarter 3 (Jan-Mar), 2023/24 (Page 154) |
| 14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Page 180 | |
| 01:03:55 | 14.1 Proposed 10 Year Financial Plan 2024/25 to 2033/34 (Page 180) |
| 01:28:08 | 14.2 Proposed 2024/25 Budget (Page 221) |
| 01:38:50 | 14.3 Review of Manningham's Governance Rules (Page 332) |
| 01:49:48 | 14.4 Audit and Risk Committee - Appointment of New Independent Member and Change in Councillor Representation (Page 410) |
| 01:53:30 | 14.5 Appointment of Authorised Officers - Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Page 413) |
| 01:54:15 | 14.6 Informal Meetings of Councillors (Page 418) |
| 01:54:50 | 14.7 Documents for Sealing (Page 433) |
| 01:55:35 | 16. COUNCILLOR REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME |
Manningham Council has welcomed more than $450,000 in Victorian Government funding to support three major recreation and leisure projects, including the Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre outdoor redevelopment....
Manningham Council has welcomed more than $450,000 in Victorian Government funding to support three major recreation and leisure projects, including the Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre outdoor redevelopment.
Mayor Cr Deirdre Diamante met with North-Eastern Metropolitan MP Sonja Terpstra, and the new Federal Member for Menzies, Gabriel Ng, MP, at Aquarena this week for the funding announcement. The three projects that have received support through the 2024-25 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund, are:
“We’re grateful to receive this critical financial support through Sonja Terpstra and the Victorian Government’s 2024-25 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund,” Cr Diamante said.
“This funding will go toward important projects that benefit the health, wellbeing and safety of our community in Manningham.
“Aquarena has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. From learn to swim lessons in the old outdoor 25m pool, to hot summer days climbing those endless stairs to the car park. Aquarena is part of the fabric of Manningham.”
Sonja Terpstra said, “The Allan Labor Government is delivering on its promise to upgrade Aquarena at Doncaster. As a seasoned swimmer myself, I couldn't be more excited about what this means for locals in Doncaster and surrounding suburbs who love to swim.
“We're also investing $162,937 for LED lighting at Domeney Reserve in Park Orchards and $40,000 towards Manningham Council's recreation strategy. These investments ensure our community sporting facilities are modernised and accessible, which means more people can enjoy playing local sport right on their doorstep.”
The redevelopment of the outdoor precinct at Aquarena will see a new 50m outdoor pool, family zone with interactive water play, splash pad and toddler pool, spectator seating, change rooms, a new café and more.
At Domeney Reserve, the sports field floodlighting will be upgraded to a minimum of 100LUX to meet the needs for evening AFL play. This will improve facility capacity and participant safety and ensure the lighting meets appropriate standards.
A new Manningham Recreation Strategy will help guide the future provision of community-based sport, recreation and leisure opportunities for residents over the next 10 years.
Image: Federal Member for Menzies Gabriel Ng, MP, Manningham Mayor, Cr Deirdre Diamante and North-Eastern Metropolitan MP Sonja Terpstra at Aquarena for the funding announcement.
Congratulations to the winners of the Manningham Community Awards, which were announced on 16 September 2025.
The awards program celebrated individuals and groups who have gone above and beyond in making Manningham a better place to live, work and visit over the past 12 months.
The awards recognise achievements in 8 categories, with one of these category winners named Manningham Citizen of the Year.
More than 70 nominations were received for the 2025 awards, highlighting many outstanding achievements across the community. Thank you to everyone who helped shine a light on those who go above and beyond.
Nominations for the 2026 Manningham Community Awards will open in March. We look forward to learning about more of the incredible people and groups who contribute to the Manningham community.
Selected by the judging panel from the eligible category award winners for their outstanding contribution to the Manningham community in the past 12 months.
Leon Moore
Recognising an individual who has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to volunteerism.
Winner: Leon Moore
Leon established the Laughing All Abilities Really Friendly Singers (LAARFS). The choir, which meets weekly, has more than 70 members, who live with chronic conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, cancer and dementia.
Finalists:
Brenda Humphreys
Sandrajane Vincent-Corry
Recognising an individual or group who has contributed to community participation in active lifestyles, sports or physical activity.
Winner: Bulleen Tennis Club
Under the committee’s leadership, the club’s facilities have been transformed with upgrades including court resurfacing and new lighting. Membership has grown by more than 70% with expanded junior and senior competitions, veterans’ tennis and social play.
Finalists:
Ruffey Runners
Tony Gibson
Recognising an individual or group who has contributed to enhancing the lives of older residents, fostering social connection, safety or active ageing.
Winner: Chinese Senior Citizens Club of Manningham Inc.
With more than 1000 members and 200 volunteers, the club is one of the largest in Manningham. It has delivered more than 60 free weekly classes, as well as educational talks, performances and major cultural celebrations over the past year.
Finalists:
Richard Davis
Scones Together
Recognising an individual or group who has contributed to Manningham’s creative community, sparking artistic, cultural or creative expression.
Winner: Warrandyte Arts Association
The association has supported more than 170 members across several groups including life drawing, pottery, writing and theatre.
Finalists:
Jazz in the Park
Now and Not Yet Gallery
Recognising a community organisation or group that has delivered outstanding programs or initiatives contributing to the wellbeing, development and cohesion of the Manningham community.
Winner: Warrandyte Pink Ladies
The group has been passionate in their efforts to raise funds, awareness and support for those affected by breast cancer.
Finalists:
Ajani Neighbourhood House
United Muslim Migrants Association of Victoria
Recognising an individual or group who has enhanced health, wellbeing or resilience in the community, whether through advocacy, program development or direct service delivery.
Winner: Men’s Shed at the Veneto Club
The group has created a welcoming and supportive space for men of all ages and backgrounds to connect, share, support one another, and improve men’s mental health.
Finalists:
CareNet
Kathy Monley
Recognising an individual or group who has actively contributed to community accessibility, inclusivity or diversity.
Winner: Kevin Heinze Grow
The organisation’s inclusive, nature-based programs support people of all abilities. These include Café Kevin, which provides hospitality training and the Grow Program that offers experience in gardening, cooking and sustainability.
Finalists:
Catalyst Training and Disability Services
Zakir Fakhri
Recognising a young person aged under 25, who has made a positive impact within the Manningham community through demonstrated leadership, innovation, or commitment to helping others.
Winner: Niosha Khademideljou
A former Manningham Youth Advisory Committee member, Niosha is now a crisis supporter with Lifeline Naarm and has helped provide children’s spiritual education classes and inclusive school holiday festivals.
Finalists:
David Edgecombe
Sina Emadi
Nominations were assessed against a set criteria and reviewed by the judging panel. This year’s panel included the Manningham Mayor, Director Connected Communities, the previous Citizen of Year recipient (in 2025 this will be the previous Manningham Civic Awards Citizen of the Year) and 2 members of Council’s advisory committees.
Find out more about nomination eligibility and what is required of the winners.
To be eligible for nomination, the nominee must meet the following criteria:
The nominee must reside in Manningham.
Nominators must have the permission of the person/group they are nominating, prior to applying.
Previous recipients of the Manningham Community Awards, or preceding Manningham Civic Awards, are ineligible to receive the same Award within a 10-year period.
For the Manningham Young Achiever Award, the nominee must be under 25 years old on 30 June of the nominating year.
Manningham Councillors, Manningham Council employees, Manningham Council Programs and Committees, State and Federal politicians are not eligible, but are encouraged to nominate others.
Self-nominations are accepted, however written references will be required to support the nomination.
Nominees can only be nominated once and in a single category. Nominations across multiple categories are not accepted. However, multiple supporting documents can be attached to the nomination.
All questions on the nomination form must be answered.
All nominators will be told the outcome of their application in August 2025, with each category having a maximum of three finalists.
The winner of each category will be amongst the notified finalists and will be announced at the Awards Ceremony in September 2025.
All finalists must be able to attend the Award Ceremony on Tuesday 16 September 2025.
Each finalist will be issued a complimentary ticket plus two tickets for additional guests (3 in total per finalist).
The winner of each category must be willing to share their achievements within the 12 months following the award, including promotional campaigns and photo opportunities.
The winner of the Manningham Citizen of the Year Award will be invited to join the assessment panel for the subsequent year’s awards.
Unsuccessful nominees and finalists may be re-nominated in subsequent years.
The decision of the judging panel is final, and no correspondence will be entered into in respect of the decision.
This award is not open for direct nomination.
The Citizen of the Year will be chosen by the judging panel from the winners of all other categories, excluding:
The Manningham Community Excellence Award.
Any category winner which was a group, not an individual.
The panel will assess each eligible finalist for their outstanding contribution to the Manningham community within the last 12 months.
This is an individual-only award.
There is no age limit on this award.
The nominee must have demonstrated ongoing commitment to volunteerism over the past 12 months and reflect the values and dedication exemplified by the late Doreen Stoves AM PSM JP.
This is an individual-only award.
There is no age limit on this award.
The nominee must have contributed to community participation in active lifestyles, sports or physical activity in Manningham over the past 12 months.
This is an individual or group award.
There is no age limit on this award.
The nominee must have contributed to enhancing the lives of older residents in Manningham, fostering social connection, safety or active ageing over the last 12 months.
This is an individual or group award.
There is no age limit on this award.
The nominee must have contributed to Manningham’s creative community, sparking artistic, cultural or creative expression in the last 12 months.
This is an individual or group award.
There is no age limit on this award.
The nominee must have delivered outstanding programs or initiatives contributing to the wellbeing, development, and cohesion of the Manningham community over the last 12 months.
This is a community organisation or group award.
There is no age limit on this award.
The nominee must have enhanced health, wellbeing or resilience within the Manningham community, whether through advocacy, program development or direct service delivery over the last 12 months.
This is an individual or group award.
There is no age limit on this award.
The nominee must have actively contributed to community accessibility, inclusivity or diversity in Manningham over the last 12 months.
This is an individual or group award.
There is no age limit on this award.
The nominee must have made a positive impact within the Manningham Community through demonstrated leadership, innovation or commitment to helping others over the last 12 months.
This is an individual-only award.
The nominee must be under 25 years old on 30 June 2025.
Nominations for the 2026 Manningham Community Awards will open in March.
We look forward to learning about more of the incredible people and groups who contribute to the Manningham community.
As part of our efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 we have reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community. ...
Meeting Date: 23 August 2022
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Members of the public can attend Council meetings in person. We have reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community at meetings. Council meetings will continue to be live streamed and we encourage you to follow the meeting on our Facebook page (even if you don’t have a Facebook account) or website. The live stream is not interactive. Any comments or private messages directed to us while the stream is live will not be presented to Council or have a bearing on the conduct of the meeting.
Other temporary changes to our Council meetings:
Public Question Time – At this time, anyone wanting to ask a question of Council should submit their question via email by 5.00pm on the Monday before the meeting. As you cannot be present in the chamber, your question will be read out at the meeting by the CEO. For more information visit the Council Meeting Procedures page.
| Timecode | Item |
|---|---|
| 03:00 | Commonwealth Games 2022 Acknowledgement |
| PETITIONS | |
| 04:00 | Joint Letter - Seeking financial assistance to upgrade the Yarra Old Grammarians Women's football team's club facilities |
| 05:00 | Public Question Time |
| 05:00 | Admission of Urgent Business |
| 06:00 | Planning Permit Applications |
| 06:00 | 10. CITY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY |
| 06:00 | 11. CITY SERVICES |
| 06:00 | 11.1 End of Financial year 2021/2022 Capital Works Status Report (Page 3) |
| 11:00 | 11.2 Proposed Recreation and Sport Advisory Committee (Page 10) |
| 12. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY | |
| 18:00 | 12.1 Advocacy Priorities for the State Election - November 2022 |
| 13. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | |
| 28:00 | 13.1 Administrative Amendment to Governance Rules (Page 26) |
| 32:00 | 13.2 Appointment of Authorised Officers - Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Page 97) |
| 33:00 | 13.3 Informal Meetings of Councillors (Page 102) |
| 33:00 | 13.4 Documents for Sealing (Page 115) |
| 14. NOTICES OF MOTION | |
| 34:00 | 14.1 Notice of Motion by Cr Stephen Mayne (NOM No.4/2022) (Page 116) |
| 15. URGENT BUSINESS | |
| 39:00 | 15.1 MAV State Council Motions |
| 49:00 | 16. COUNCILLORS REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME |
| 56:00 | 17. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS |
These workshops are led by experienced instructors to create a fun environment that involves games with a social focus.
During an All Aboard session, children and young people build confidence by learning about skate skill development, injury prevention, skate park etiquette and equipment maintenance.
Each session generally runs for an hour and can accommodate up to 25 people at a time, from beginners to intermediates.
All genders and all abilities are welcome to participate.
Skateboards, helmets and padding provided.
However, If you have your own equipment, you are welcomed to bring this along to use.
These workshops are made possible thanks to YMCA Action Sports and Victorian Skateboard Association.
Badminton sessions for kids!
Sessions are every Tuesday 4.00pm to 5.00pm during term 2 of school.
For ages 5 to 12 years, all genders and abilities.
All equipment provided.
What's covered in the sessions?
How to enrol in the program
The Rotary club of Warrandyte Donvale presents the 2025 Warrandyte Art Show....
The Art Show is held in conjunction with the annual Warrandyte Festival in March.
It has been running for 36 years, with a break of 2 years during covid lockdowns.
The event opens on Friday 28 March at 7.00pm and will continue over the weekend.
Artists are invited to submit their artwork. Total prize pool of $5,250 will be awarded as follows:
More information is available at the Rotary Club of Donvale and Warrandyte or by emailing artshow@warrandytedonvalerotary.org.au.